Soledad O’Brien to Host 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Award Ceremony

By neonadmin | February 6, 2023

Broadcasters Foundation of America is proud to announce the host for this year’s BFOA Golden Mike Award dinner and ceremony will be EMMY Award-winning broadcast journalist and nationally syndicated talk show host Soledad O’Brien. The 2023 BFOA Golden Mike Award gala will take place Monday, March 6, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City.…

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Richard E. Wiley to Receive BFOA 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award

By neonadmin | January 20, 2023

Richard E. Wiley, former Chairman, Commissioner, and General Counsel of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and one of the most prominent media and telecommunications lawyers, has been announced as the 2023 Lifetime Achievement Award recipient by the Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA). The Lifetime Achievement Award honors an individual who has made invaluable contributions to…

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Katz Media Group raises a total of $47,000 for the BFOA

By neonadmin | November 29, 2022

New York, NY – Nov. 29, 2022 – The Broadcasters Foundation of America, dedicated to helping broadcasters in need, announces Katz Media Group, the nation’s largest media sales organization, has raised more than $47,000 for the Foundation during its 12th annual company-wide membership drive, bringing the total amount raised by Katz to nearly $450,000 since the…

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FOX’s Jack Abernethy to Receive BFOA 2023 Golden Mike Award

By neonadmin | November 21, 2022

Jack Abernethy, Chief Executive Officer of FOX Television Stations, will be the 2023 honoree of the Broadcasters Foundation of America Golden Mike Award. The award will be presented during a black-tie fundraiser on Monday, March 6, 2023, at the Plaza Hotel in New York City. Abernethy has been at the helm of FOX Television Stations…

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By neonadmin | September 26, 2022

You will receive a receipt by email. Please save the event information listed below. Event Information: Tuesday, October 25, 2022 5:00PM to 8:00PM New York Athletic Club 180 Central Park South, New York, NY 10019 Business Casual Attire Required (no denim or sneakers) Beverages & Hors d’oeuvres served  

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BFOA Launches First “TV Giving Day” on September 22nd

By neonadmin | September 21, 2022

Broadcasters Foundation of America is excited to announce its first annual TV Giving Day, Thursday, September 22nd, a day to come together as one community to support television professionals across every position in need of financial assistance due to a critical illness, accident, or disaster. In addition, the campaign aims to raise awareness of the…

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Retired NYSBA President Donates $25,000 to Jim Thompson Memorial Fund

By neonadmin | September 6, 2022

A message from our President, Tim McCarthy: People in the broadcast industry can be very generous. We know this from the donations we receive, whether $20 or $2,000. Broadcasters help their communities and through the Broadcasters Foundation of America, they help each other.  Every now and then, someone steps up in a big way, going…

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BFOA Honors Respected Broadcaster & Media Broker Frank Boyle

By neonadmin | August 26, 2022

The Broadcasters Foundation of America has set up The Frank Boyle Memorial Fund to honor the respected broadcaster and media broker who passed away Tuesday at the age of 96. Boyle began his radio career in 1953 at WJR, Detroit before joining Eastman National Radio Sales as Detroit Office Manager. He was soon promoted to…

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BFOA Honors William O’Shaughnessy

By neonadmin | May 28, 2022

William O’Shaughnessy, respected broadcaster, Chairman of Whitney Global Media, author of several books, and long-time member of the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s Board of Directors and Chairman of its Guardian Fund, passed away this morning at his home in Litchfield, Ct. He was 84. In honor of O’Shaughnessy’s steadfast commitment to elevating broadcasting to more…

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